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Wisconsin Has First Case of Human Bird Flu

DHS confirms Barron County resident was exposed to infected turkey farm.

Dec 18th, 2024

National Group Challenges Medical College of Wisconsin’s Use of Live Animals

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says MCW violates Animal Welfare Act.

Nov 25th, 2024

State Settles With Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market on Sales of Underweight Products

Repeatedly cited for this in past years, Roundy's stores will pay $1 million in fines.

Nov 20th, 2024

Wisconsin Hospitals Rationing IV Fluids

There's a national shortage since Hurricane Helene damaged the top IV fluids manufacturer.

Nov 11th, 2024

Report

One in Three Wisconsin Hospitals Lost Money Last Year

Survey data highlights higher costs, revenue challenges facing the state's hospitals.

Nov 8th, 2024

Congressman Derrick Van Orden Reelected in Tight Race

Republican beat Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke by less than 3%.

Nov 6th, 2024

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.

Oct 18th, 2024

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Jim Doyle and Scott McCallum featured in TV and radio public service messages.

Oct 8th, 2024

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.

Oct 1st, 2024

Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.

Sep 20th, 2024

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'

Sep 18th, 2024

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.

Sep 17th, 2024

With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name

Dane County judge will decide lawsuit next week, one day before clerks are required to have ballots distributed.

Sep 12th, 2024

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

Sep 5th, 2024

West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin

State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Aug 30th, 2024

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

UW-Madison research shows risk of death is 18% higher during extreme heat events.

Aug 9th, 2024

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

Aug 6th, 2024

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

Jul 29th, 2024

One Month Later, Ascension’s Patient Records Still Unavailable After Cyber Attack

The health system says it hopes to restore access by June 14.

Jun 6th, 2024

Organic Food Sales Undeterred by Increasing Prices

Industry experts say economy-wide inflation has narrowed the gap between conventional, organic prices.

May 31st, 2024

10% of Wisconsin Hospital Jobs Are Now Unfilled

The Wisconsin Hospital Association's annual workforce identified almost 10,000 vacancies, primarily in frontline roles.

May 24th, 2024

Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin

43 cases of highly contagious illness in April. Uptick in Minnesota as well.

May 21st, 2024

Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services

State hospital group says data used in study fails to represent full picture of hospital costs.

May 17th, 2024

Tech Schools Expanding Dental Programs With State Support

Nearly all Wisconsin technical colleges will receive grant funding to help address shortage of dental care workers

May 10th, 2024

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease

Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.

Apr 30th, 2024

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.

Apr 23rd, 2024

Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter

Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.

Apr 13th, 2024

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.

Apr 8th, 2024

Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant

Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.

Mar 20th, 2024

BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control

Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.

Mar 19th, 2024

Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations

But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.

Mar 14th, 2024

New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin

Opill be available later this month. Some pharmacists plan to carry it as soon as possible.

Mar 6th, 2024

PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill

New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund

Mar 1st, 2024

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.

Feb 23rd, 2024

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

Feb 22nd, 2024

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.

Feb 20th, 2024

Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails

Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.

Feb 19th, 2024

Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years

And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.

Feb 13th, 2024

Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline

Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.

Feb 8th, 2024

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.

Jan 23rd, 2024

Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises

Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.

Jan 5th, 2024

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization

Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.

Jan 2nd, 2024

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.

Dec 28th, 2023

State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers

Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.

Dec 13th, 2023

Former US Rep. Ron Kind Gets British Award

Honored with British Empire award for 'services to UK/US relations.'

Dec 12th, 2023

Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race

Aaron Nytes backs Rebecca Cooke, one of several Democrats challenging GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Dec 5th, 2023

Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin

Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.

Nov 17th, 2023

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Number of incidents involving guns also surged.

Oct 18th, 2023

Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations

Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.

Oct 13th, 2023

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.

Oct 11th, 2023

Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.

Oct 5th, 2023

State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot

Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.

Sep 14th, 2023

Pabst Will Again Brew Old Style Beer In La Crosse

"World's largest six pack" will again be filled with Old Style.

Aug 9th, 2023

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.

Jul 31st, 2023

Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave

It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.

Jul 27th, 2023

Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees

Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.

Jul 20th, 2023

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.

Jul 11th, 2023

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

May 3rd, 2023

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.

Apr 20th, 2023

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.

Mar 15th, 2023

Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary

Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.

Feb 15th, 2023

State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs

Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.

Jan 30th, 2023

Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request

Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.

Jan 17th, 2023

Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms

But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.

Jan 5th, 2023

Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard

Concerns about vaccine requirements and handling of sexual assault and BLM protests.

Dec 27th, 2022

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing

Sep 30th, 2022

Property Values See Record Growth in 2022

Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.

Sep 28th, 2022

State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care

Using $10 million federal ARPA funding for grants, testing if child care coverage helps businesses recruit employees.

Sep 22nd, 2022

Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots

Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.

Sep 21st, 2022

Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin

One year after fleeing their homeland, it's 'a kind of cultural shock.'

Aug 29th, 2022

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing

The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.

Aug 18th, 2022

State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox

Letter from Baldwin, others requests more vaccines and health care.

Aug 17th, 2022

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Pfaff faces Republican Derrick Van Orden in race for seat currently held by Democrat Ron Kind.

Aug 10th, 2022

Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition

Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.

Aug 9th, 2022

Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care

With abortion illegal, providers and advocates say legal due diligence causing delays.

Jul 30th, 2022

Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public

Not allowing recoupment of attorney fees could have a chilling effect on record requests, according to a conservative law firm.

Jul 29th, 2022

State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers

Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.

Jul 21st, 2022

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care

Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.

Jul 17th, 2022

State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care

How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.

Jul 14th, 2022

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.

Jul 6th, 2022

Kohl’s Could Sell to Vitamin Shoppe Owner

Menomonee Falls-based company negotiating with Franchise Group Inc., which has offered $60 per share.

Jun 8th, 2022

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.

May 19th, 2022

Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More

Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.

May 16th, 2022

Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families

Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.

May 13th, 2022

Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe

Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.

May 12th, 2022

Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport

Paid fines, ordered to take firearms safety course for having gun in his carry-on bag.

May 10th, 2022

State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results

200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.

Apr 20th, 2022

Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles

Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.

Apr 1st, 2022

Summerfest Announces Lineup For June, July

Over 135 national artists including Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys.

Mar 29th, 2022

More Women In State Hold Elected Office

But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.

Jan 21st, 2022

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.

Jan 19th, 2022

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Dec 17th, 2021

Sen. Jacque Won’t Discuss Whether Getting COVID-19 Changed His Views

Prior to being hospitalized, he advocated against mask-wearing, vaccine mandates.

Dec 14th, 2021

Christmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply

Wisconsin is fourth largest Christmas tree supplier in the nation.

Dec 7th, 2021

Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports

80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.

Oct 28th, 2021

Feds Will Begin Resettling Afghan Refugees from Fort McCoy

Nearly 400 refugees expected to be resettled in Wisconsin.

Sep 23rd, 2021

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

Baldwin, Kind, Pocan confident about vetting and vaccination of refugees.

Sep 8th, 2021

COVID-19 Surging in Western Wisconsin

La Crosse County has 15-fold increase in cases, hospital beds 90% full.

Aug 30th, 2021

State Colleges, Universities Pay Down Student Debt

UWM, MATC lead the way, using millions in federal COVID-19 relief to slash debt.

Aug 24th, 2021

Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units

Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.

Aug 10th, 2021

French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution

Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.

Aug 2nd, 2021

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.

Jul 22nd, 2021

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.

Jul 21st, 2021

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.

Jul 15th, 2021

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.

Jul 9th, 2021

Picnic Costs Are Up Thanks to Meat Prices

Those hamburgers are costing you compared to pre-pandemic prices.

Jul 2nd, 2021

Climate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure

Press conference held promoting stricter emissions standards and infrastructure investments.

Jun 25th, 2021

Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant

Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.

Jun 23rd, 2021

State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative

Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.

Jun 10th, 2021

Severe Drought Hits Southeast Wisconsin

Precipitation as much as 7 inches below normal.

Jun 5th, 2021

Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation

Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.

Jun 4th, 2021

Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress

Including those who recovered from COVID-19. They still need protection.

May 19th, 2021

Most of State Has High Risk of Fire

Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.

May 15th, 2021

Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy

Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

Apr 24th, 2021

Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill

Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.

Apr 22nd, 2021

Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions

Producers say state unfairly limits sales, some home businesses are ‘downright bullied.’

Feb 24th, 2021

Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved

2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.

Feb 13th, 2021

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.

Feb 12th, 2021

Food Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another round of funding for Farmers to Families food program.

Jan 11th, 2021

State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020

High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.

Jan 2nd, 2021

Understaffing Taking Its Toll on Milwaukee VA

Nurses, workers exhausted by staffing demands, employees union says.

Dec 19th, 2020

Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine

New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.

Dec 11th, 2020

Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes

47 deaths in homes as virus spreads from surrounding communities.

Nov 24th, 2020

Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress

All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.

Nov 4th, 2020

Census Ends After Court Overrules Deadline Extension

Some worry the abrupt ending will leave out hard to reach communities.

Oct 16th, 2020

Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic

Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.

Oct 6th, 2020

Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion

Check the Wisconsin election website to see if you've already requested a ballot.

Sep 4th, 2020

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.

Aug 20th, 2020

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.

Jul 24th, 2020

State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment

Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.

Jul 15th, 2020

Kickapoo Coffee Now Wonderstate Coffee

Drops Indigenous name amid national reckoning about race after “being called out.”

Jul 6th, 2020

State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed

Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.

Jun 10th, 2020

State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed

Prices for beef and pork plummet as meatpacking plants slow production, yet retail prices rising.

May 5th, 2020

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.

Apr 16th, 2020

State’s Cheesemakers Against the World

26 countries and 36 states will compete at 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.

Feb 10th, 2020

State Lost 10% of Dairy Farms in 2019

Low milk prices blamed for record breaking loss of farms.

Jan 7th, 2020

More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses

Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.

Jan 6th, 2020

State’s Egg Producers Set New Records

Demand for cage-free eggs helps drive 19% increase in production in 2019.

Jan 4th, 2020

New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership

LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.

Jan 2nd, 2020

Big Property Tax Hikes Hitting State

Report predicts highest increases in a decade, driven by state’s school districts.

Dec 19th, 2019

Green Groups Sue Public Service Commission

Two PSC members who okayed transmission lines had ties to utilities pushing project, suit charges.

Dec 12th, 2019

China Tariffs Hurting Farmers, Kind Says

Congressman pushes Trump to settle trade war, help farmers losing out on export markets.

Dec 8th, 2019

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.

Nov 5th, 2019

Hemp Growers Assail State Regulators

Delays by state in testing fields means some growers lose valuable crops.

Oct 14th, 2019

Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable

Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.

Sep 3rd, 2019

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.

Aug 30th, 2019

State’s Exports Down in 2019

But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.

Jul 23rd, 2019

Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans

Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.

Jun 16th, 2019

Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase

Numbers traveling from Mexico higher this year. Efforts to replenish habitat, reduce pesticide use needed.

May 28th, 2019

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